TRAVEL LIKE A LOCAL | Top 10,000 Places to Visit in Canada
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This 18.5 km trail takes you across the Wye, Hogg, and Sturgeon rivers, through wetlands, fields, and woods, and into surrounding villages.
Plaques dot the trail, detailing landmarks and describing the area’s history. Ideal for walking, running, or biking, this trail provides an excellent venue for an active and adventurous day in a beautiful, natural environment.
Photos: Google MapsSaul “Saleh” N, Alexandru Maran
This historic lighthouse, built in 1910 atop a hill behind the village of Victoria Harbour, is a symbol of Victoria Harbour’s former importance as a port. Formerly one of two lighthouses, this site is a popular destination in the area and provides a scenic stop on any trip to Victoria Harbour.
Photo: Charles W. Bash, flickr, CC BY-NC 2.0
The Newton Street Art Barn features handmade items and original artwork focusing on recycling, reusing, and re-purposing. Housing the work of a number of artisans, this shop offers antiques, baskets, blankets, clothing, paintings, and so much more in a rustic and rural venue.
A must-see on any trip to the area, the Newton Street Art barn allows for the opportunity to support local artists and immerse yourself in the creativity of Victoria Harbour.
This nature reserve features a number of historical shorelines, such as Cedar Point Lake Stage terrace and beach, which sits 214 meters above sea level. This park is home to diverse natural environments, including woodlands, thickets, meadows, and pastures.
Photos: Google Maps, ron haydon, 金玫Barrie 华人地产经纪 Mei Jin
Saint-Louis Mission National Historic Site is a 2-hectare archaeological site that marks where the stockaded village of the Ataronchronon group of the Wendat stood in the 1640s. The village and the neighbouring Saint-Ignace were stormed by a Haudenosaunee war party on March 16th, 1649, and Jean de Brebeuf and Gabriel Lalement were captured and put to death.
This raid sealed the fate of the Wendat confederacy in the area. The site lay untouched until it was investigated in the first half of the 20th century.
Photo: Google Maps, François Boulay
Constructed five years before the Titanic, the SS Keewatin is the world’s last remaining Edwardian passenger steamship. This 350-foot, 8-million-pound boat was operational for 57 years and carried passengers and cargo from Southern Ontario to the top of Lake Superior.
It now serves as a museum, offering guided tours of the ship and its artifacts and also houses a gift shop. The SS Keewatin serves as a tribute to the region’s long and rich history and an era of craftsmanship and opulence.
Photo: https://www.facebook.com/sskeewatin, Google Street View
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Shannon’s Kitchen Cafe & Bistro offers made-on-order, home-cooked, scrumptious meals in a warm, cozy atmosphere. Dine in or take away.
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